Dietary Cook

Ryders Health Management; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Meal Period

Paid Training

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Shift Differential

Hands-on Learning

Professional Development

Casual Fridays

Job summary

Join Ryders Health Management as a part-time Dietary Cook at Greentree Manor Healthcare in Waterford, CT. You'll play a vital role by preparing and serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and creating a respectful atmosphere for residents.

This role requires a high school education and 'Serve Safe of Sanitation' certification. We offer a range of benefits including paid meal periods, training, employee assistance programs, and a supportive community focused on growth.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education.
• Must have 'Serve Safe of Sanitation' certification.
• Able to speak and write English in an understandable manner.
• Able to lift at least 40 pounds and carry that weight minimum distance.

Responsibilities

• Complete necessary forms, reports, and submit to Director of Food Services.
• Follow all dietary procedures in accordance with policies.
• Review care plans to ensure dietary information matches foods served.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Food preparation

Sanitation certification

Physical capability

Education

High school education

Job description

Cook- Part Time

LOCATION:
Waterford, CT

POSITION TYPE:
Part Time

EOW Saturday/Sunday

SHIFT(S):

5:30am to 1:30pm

PAY RANGE:

$20-$23/Hour

BENEFITS

Paid Meal Period
Paid Training and Orientation
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts
Shift Differential for Weekend, Evening & Night Shifts
Hands-on Learning Experience
Professional Development & Mentorship
Casual Fridays

JOB SUMMARY: Are you a caring and dependable individual looking for part‑time work making a difference in residents’ daily lives? We are seeking a part‑time Dietary Cook to join our team at Greentree Manor Healthcare. As a Dietary Cook, you will help prepare and serve meals, maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness, and contribute to a supportive, respectful environment for our residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Food Services.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with foods served.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education.
• Must have "Serve Safe of Sanitation" certification.
• Be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 40 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 4 feet.

ABOUT US: Ryders Health Management is a family-owned management company overseeing Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers. Across all our centers, we provide compassionate, resident‑centered care designed to support each resident’s individual recovery or long‑term care needs. We value our staff as much as our residents, offering a supportive workplace with opportunities for growth and ongoing training.

OUR CARING COMMUNITY: Greentree Manor Healthcare is a 90-bed, family‑owned skilled nursing facility located in Waterford. As part of the Ryders Health family, you’ll join a team backed by decades of experience—rooted in quality care, teamwork, and high standards.

Come join our dedicated, caring team of professionals!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.